Ons Jabeur could also be pregnant and set to be out of motion for fairly a while, however that doesn't imply that the Tunisian can be away from the Tour because the three-time Grand Slam finalist has accepted a mentorship position in Zeynep Sonmez's crew.
Sonmez, a 23-year-old rising Turkish star, loved a breakout season in 2024 – which she capped off by changing into a WTA champion in Merida. This previous October, the Turk achieved a career-high rating of No. 69 on the earth however has since plummeted to No. 112 on the earth.
Earlier this month, Jabeur introduced that she and her husband Karim Mamoun have been anticipating their first little one and that the newborn was because of arrive in April. Within the meantime, the previous world No. 2 plans to help Sonmez alongside along with her long-time coach Issam Jellali and assistant coach Sırrı Can Yılmaz. Mehmet Bayraktar, who has already been working the 23-year-old, can even stay part of the crew.
Ons Jabeur is returning to the tour because the mentor of Turkish rising star 🇹🇷Zeynep Sönmez! 🎾
Jabeur’s long-time coach, Issam Jellali, will lead the crew as Zeynep’s head coach, with Sırrı Can Yılmaz becoming a member of as assistant coach. Mehmet Bayraktar will proceed to information Zeynep on… pic.twitter.com/ylEeeCJonT
— TenisHaberleri (@SadeceTenis) November 28, 2025
Jabeur plans to return to tennis
“Took just a little break to reset and recharge. Seems, we’ve been planning the cutest comeback ever. Quickly… we’ll be welcoming our tiniest teammate. The court docket should wait just a little longer," the 2022 and 2023 Wimbledon finalist introduced on Instagram earlier this month.
Just a few days after asserting the being pregnant information, Jabeur additionally confirmed her intention to return to tennis sooner or later.
“I don’t have the suitable time proper now. However once I’m prepared I wish to come again for certain," the 31-year-old instructed the WTA web site.
It stays to be seen if Jabeur's presence may help Sonmez elevate her recreation to a brand new degree in 2026.
